Forgotten Apple ID & passcode
iPad 2nd generation has been off for a couple of years due to damaged screen, now repaired I can’t remember the Apple ID or passcode
iPad 2
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iPad 2nd generation has been off for a couple of years due to damaged screen, now repaired I can’t remember the Apple ID or passcode
iPad 2
See if you can recover the ID/password. Use every email address you can think of.
Apple ID - How to find your Apple - An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.
If you forgot the Apple ID (iCloud) password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.
If necessary, if you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple can remove the ID if provided the required paperwork to include the original purchase receipt with the serial number on it.
Request additional support for unlocking your device. -
You used to be able to take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened) and have them remove the ID. This may have changed, so call the store before going to make sure they can help.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.
See the Apple Support article(s) below.
Passcode - If you forgot the passcode for your iPad or your device is disabled. *
See if you can recover the ID/password. Use every email address you can think of.
Apple ID - How to find your Apple - An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.
If you forgot the Apple ID (iCloud) password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.
If necessary, if you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple can remove the ID if provided the required paperwork to include the original purchase receipt with the serial number on it.
Request additional support for unlocking your device. -
You used to be able to take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened) and have them remove the ID. This may have changed, so call the store before going to make sure they can help.
Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.
See the Apple Support article(s) below.
Passcode - If you forgot the passcode for your iPad or your device is disabled. *
Forgotten Apple ID & passcode